APhoto Of The Day — 11.5.09

Participants compete in the 27th Annual Great American Bug Race Wednesday at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The event is part of PBAU’s Homecoming Week festivities and raises money for the University’s Science Club. Roaches were sold for 50 cents each, or entrants could bring their own. There was a $1 fee to register. Prizes of $10, $25 and $50 were awarded as well as a grand prize of $100 for the fastest bug. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Palm Beach Post, Bruce Bennett)

Top Cutlines:

• 1.  Bug Race Motivational Tactic: “You’d better get moving or I’ll squirt ya with D-Con!” — Escapee (w/an assist from Cabbage Boy).
• 2. The Centipede was disqualified for throwing a shoe — Charlie.
• 3. (tie) Little Larry Spencer, top left, before his mullet amputation, tries to play well with others — Taryn Hecker; and: After learning what not to do in Florida, Kootenai County recounts the Kennedy/Brannon race on the cheap as seen in this photo of child election workers — Arpie.
• HM: Arpie